Rinky Hijikata has found clay courts difficult, recording 2–13 across 15 matches (13.3%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Rinky Hijikata has yet to record a win on clay at this stage — 0–3 across 3 Grand Slam matches. Breaking through here would mark a significant step forward on this surface.

ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Rinky Hijikata has struggled at Masters level on clay: 0–3 (0.0%) in 3 matches. Improving at this level is the clearest path to a stronger overall record on this surface.

By format on clay — best-of-five: 0–3 (0.0%); best-of-three: 2–10 (16.7%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on clay.

Best season: 2026 — 1–4 (20.0%) from 5 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.

Recent Form 2026: 1–4 (20.0%) on clay. Last 5: L W L L L — a difficult recent run, with results not going the right way on this surface.